India, Nov. 29 -- Mining has been the backbone for many downstream industries like cement, steel, aluminium, etc. As the focus is shifting towards decarbonisation and new energy minerals, mining will continue to meet the requirements of all aspirations of Viksit Bharat 2047.

There have been many changes in the usual way of working in mining with the adoption of automation, digitalisation, inclusive workforce. However, there are structural issues that are now becoming more visible than in the past. There has been a shift from departmental mining to a mine run by Mine Developer- cum-Operator(MDO), where the workers from the same locality or otherwise work on contract. The majority of them are male workers. Mining companies are making effor...